Computer imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported computer worth $31.3 million (217 tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $73.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $31.3M | 217 t |
| 2023 | $25.7M | 521 t |
| 2022 | $12.0M | 258 t |
| 2021 | $10.9M | 337 t |
| 2020 | $14.7M | 202 t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 209 t |
| 2018 | $73.4M | 860 t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 88 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports computer from
Most of the value came from China (33%), United States (32%), France (25%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.4M | 33% |
| United States | $10.1M | 32% |
| France | $7.9M | 25% |
| Denmark | $444K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $354K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $292K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $244K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $222K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $222K | 0.7% |
| Czech Republic | $175K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 32% |
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 28% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 14% |
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 13% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 5.9% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 2.9% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 2.6% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $144.38 per kg, 39% below the world average of $236.75, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo computer imports (HS 8471): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported computer worth $31.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 217 tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by the United States (32%) and France (25%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $144.38 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of computer to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $31.3 million in 2024, an increase of 206%. The peak was 2018 at $73.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8471.41 (32% of the value) and 8471.50 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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